Manager, Aircraft Line Maintenance Hub

American Airlines • Chicago, IL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing all necessary resources to ensure an efficient operation during shift. Oversees and enforces Company, local, state and Federal safety and regulatory compliance requirements while establishing a working environment that is safe and professional on a day-by-day basis. This job is a member of the Line Maintenance Team within the Integrated Operations Division.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalency
• 5 years Aircraft Maintenance Operations experience
• Familarity with numerous functional areas
• Airframe & Power Plant (A&P) license
• Strong interpersonal and PC skills
• Ability to concurrently manage multiple areas of responsibility
• Excellent analytical, organization, and planning skills
• Ability to adhere to applicable safety obligations as set forth in the AA Commitment to Safety statement contained in the Safety, Security & Environment Policies and Procedures Manual
• Ability to pass a background reference check and criminal fingerprint check
• Understanding of other areas within Line Maintenance
• Ability to fulfill FAA criminal background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA)
• Ability to pass U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) mandated drug testing requirements
• Ability to complete a DOT Testing Inquiry Form, which provides authorization for release of records from previous employer
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and holidays

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent experience/training
• 3 years leadership experience
• Previous experience with and knowledge of AA budgeting, policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Oversees the admlinistration and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement for represented employees and all company policies for both represented and non- represented employees, providing coaching and counseling as appropriate
• Promotes mutual trust, by communicating relevant station matters to frontline employees, holding monthly Floor Leadership Team meetings, supports employee engagement through the Joint Leadership Team/Area Leadership Team (JLT/ALT) and supports the Continuous Improvement (CI) process
• Engages in the “Working together” concept to partner with the union leadership
• Uses on-the-job training to assess and develop Crew Chiefs and Aircraft Maintenance Technicians (AMTs), ensuring compliance with training and qualifications
• Interfaces with all Managers, Crew Chiefs, local union leadership, contractors, and local authorities
• Assigns workload assignments to Crew Chiefs and updates Maintenance Operations Center (MOC) on workload progress including out-of-service aircraft
• Adheres to applicable safety obligations as set forth in the American Airlines Commitment to Safety statement contained in the Safety, Security & Environmental Policies and Procedures Manual
• Works rotating shifts including weekends, holidays, days off and overtime as necessary

Benefits

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet insurance
• Discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED